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# Energy Consumption and Carbon Offset | ||
# Minimizing Our Carbon Footprint | ||
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## Relocating to a Greener Data Center | ||
In the relentless march of blockchain technology, we've chosen a path less | ||
trodden. Our commitment isn't just to innovation, but to the delicate balance | ||
between progress and planetary health. | ||
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We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint, and as part of that journey, | ||
we have relocated to a new data center at STT. This move is crucial to aligning | ||
with our environmental goals, as the STT data center is on track to achieve full | ||
carbon neutrality by 2030. The facility is already implementing 100% carbon | ||
offsetting measures, making it an essential step in our decarbonization strategy. | ||
## Polkadot | ||
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### Current Energy Consumption | ||
We've anchored our on-chain operations to the Polkadot network. It's not merely | ||
a blockchain; it's a testament to what's possible when brilliant minds converge | ||
on the problem of sustainable computation. Polkadot doesn't just process | ||
transactions—it redefines the very notion of blockchain efficiency. | ||
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Our current infrastructure consumes **595.1 kWh per month** per rack, reflecting | ||
the continuous optimization of power usage. | ||
## The Migration to Conscious Computing | ||
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* **Monthly CO2e Emission Estimate:** | ||
* Thailand's 2021 CO2 emission factor: **0.563 kg CO2e/kWh** | ||
* Monthly emissions: `595.1 kWh * 0.563 kg CO2e/kWh = 335 kg CO2e` or | ||
**0.335 metric tons (mt) CO2e** per month. | ||
Our servers have found a new home in STT's cutting-edge data center. It's more | ||
than a facility; it's a bold statement against the status quo of energy-hungry | ||
tech. By 2030, it aims to erase its carbon footprint entirely. Today, it already | ||
neutralizes 100% of its emissions—a rare beacon of responsibility in our industry. | ||
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By relocating to STT's greener facility and leveraging their renewable energy | ||
and offset programs, we are significantly reducing our carbon emissions, making | ||
our operations more eco-friendly and sustainable. | ||
### The Numbers Don't Lie | ||
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## Carbon Offset Strategy | ||
Our current rack sip a mere 595.1 kWh monthly. In Thailand's energy landscape, | ||
that translates to 335 kg of CO2 equivalent. It's a number we're not satisfied | ||
with, but one we're actively working to drive down to zero. | ||
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In line with our sustainability commitments, we previously offset our carbon | ||
emissions through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) via TerraPass. With the | ||
relocation to the STT data center, we are now focusing more on reducing the | ||
emissions directly, while still engaging in over-offsetting strategies to cover | ||
any residual emissions. | ||
## The Road Ahead | ||
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## Conclusion | ||
Our journey with STT and Polkadot isn't just about ticking boxes or greenwashing | ||
our image. It's a fundamental shift in how we view the relationship between | ||
technology and our planet. We're not waiting for regulations or market | ||
pressures—we're driving change from within. | ||
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The transition to the STT data center marks a new chapter in our sustainability | ||
efforts, combining energy-efficient infrastructure with a comprehensive | ||
offsetting plan. By continually optimizing our energy consumption and utilizing | ||
greener facilities, we are advancing towards our goal of a carbon-neutral future. | ||
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!![First TerraPass certificate](./images/carbon/terrapass-voucher.webp) | ||
![First TerraPass certificate](./images/carbon/terrapass-voucher.webp) |